With just two days to go to the eagerly-anticipated 2011 Mallow Business Awards, taking place this Saturday in Springford Hall, in conjunction with the Mallow Chamber Black Tie Ball, excitement is building for the nominees for the various awards. The finalists cover a diverse range of businesses, hoping to take home the award for Best Large/Medium Company, Best Small Company, Best New Business, Best Shop Front Design, Customer Service Award and the Mallow Enterpreneur of the Year. The black-tie evening begins with a drinks reception at 7.30pm followed by a sumptuous dinner, after which the winners of the various awards will be announced. MC for the night is Alan Short.

Now entering their fourth year, the Mallow Business Awards recognise the hard work, commitment and exceptional service provided by local businesses. The awards are also giving the people of Mallow the chance to vote for their favourite store in the Customer Service Award category, and the nominees in this category are Brídhaven Nursing Home, Food Capers, Sheehan Brother’s Butchers, Mallow Late Night Pharmacy, Dano’s (Spa Glen) and Brúdairs.

Finalists

 Best Large/Medium Company: Brídhaven Nursing Home, TR Southern Fasteners Ltd, McSherry Electrical

 Best Small Company: Mallow Late Night Pharmacy, Munster Labels Ltd, Stunners Hair Salon

 Best New Business: Visage Hair Salon, Thermosafe Brands Europe, Munster Driving Campus

 Mallow Entrepreneur of the Year: Frank Broderick, Brudairs, Matt Taylor, Food Capers, Michael O’Donovan, Sherry Fitzgerald O’ Donovan

 Customer Service Award: Mallow Late Night Pharmacy, Dano’s, Spa Glen, Sheehan Brothers Butchers, Brídhaven Nursing Home, Brudairs, Food Capers

Best Shop Front Design/Décor: Auntie Nellie’s, Springfort Hall Shop, Moda.

The Mallow Business Awards are hosted and sponsored by the Barry Group, and held in association with Mallow Chamber and Business Cork magazine. The Mallow Star is media partner.